I Lost my Daughter (And Other Victories)

PaulFields56
PaulFields56 Posts: 108 Member
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Last night, my 10-year-old daughter fell asleep in front of the TV. I had to pick her up and carry her to bed. Even though she's a tiny little thing, she's heavy when she's asleep. At her last doctors visit, she weighed 62 pounds.

I have been on this expedition now for 8 long months--since Thanksgiving weekend in fact. I started out weighing just over 300 pounds and I have worked hard at managing my diet. Now, I weigh 241. That's a 62 pound loss. I have lost my daughter.

Now at work, my team is pretty unobservant. A few people on other teams have asked me whether I'm losing weight, but my closest associates have been silent, until this Thursday, when two of them asked if I had lost weight. Well FINALLY! Thanks, guys.

Finally, I have been reaching farther and farther back in the closet to find clothes that fit. Always thinking I don't want to buy anything new because I have a lot more to lose and I don't want to buy new clothes that won't fit in just a few months. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, I seem to be running out of old "skinny" clothes. I may just have to break out the wallet. Go figure!

Thanks for listening, and Happy Friday!

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  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Congrats!
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    Don't scare me like that!

    :flowerforyou: Great job, OP! Keep up the excellent work.
  • dunadan
    dunadan Posts: 105 Member
    I loved this post! Good for your and congratulations on your hard work. I've lost my own daughter (she's nine, about 60 pounds), and can appreciate your desire to get healthier for her and the rest of your family. It certainly rings true with me. :)
  • leannerae40
    leannerae40 Posts: 200 Member
    I lost my 4 year old nephew! He's 47 lbs.
  • MissDeeDee78
    MissDeeDee78 Posts: 415 Member
    Let me catch my breath here! lol That's terrific! Happy for ya!
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    fantastic! a big congratulations! You've improved your health and given yourself a much better chance of a happy future with your child and family.
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    so happy for you, crazy when you compare your loss to something concrete!!!!
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    Awesome! Great job!
  • javacafe
    javacafe Posts: 79 Member
    In the least, you could have said, I lost the equivalent of my daughter (or something to that effect). I am afraid that there may be people in here, who were actually struck by real life tragedies and horrors . . . and this subject line will just be a rekindling of anguish for them.

    That being said, I laud your efforts, and congratulations!
  • Alicia7519
    Alicia7519 Posts: 160
    Congratulations!!!
  • JenX15
    JenX15 Posts: 103 Member
    Amazing! Can't wait until I "lose" my son :)

    Sometimes when he falls asleep beside me and I pick him up and carry him to his bed I think .... I can't beleive I am carrying all this with me ALL THE TIME ..... not having to do that would be awesome!
  • Colombianchick29
    Colombianchick29 Posts: 298 Member
    LOL WONDERFUL PAUL!!! SO happy to hear! I am in the same boat! I am taking hand me downs from my little sister, bcus I dont want to buy any clothes while im in transition! Im so happy for you and know you will keep up the great work!
  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
    Wonderful job!!
  • ColleenRoss50
    ColleenRoss50 Posts: 199 Member
    Congratulations! Great job. :smile:

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